How to Lower Soil pH (to make soil more acidic)
How to lower pH in your garden soil to make it more acidic for plants such as blueberries, azaleas, rhododendrons, and mountain laurels.
The Benefits of Gardening Therapy in Addiction Recovery
When someone is recovering from an addiction to alcohol or drugs, there are several therapies that are helpful during the recovery process. One of them is gardening therapy – also known as horticultural therapy – and it offers a variety of benefits.
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How to Prune Blueberries
For a great crop of blueberries, shrubs must be pruned in winter when the plant is dormant.
Compost bins: Which Type Should You Buy?
Compost bins come in many forms and sizes: stationary bins or tumblers made of plastic, wood, wire or other DIY materials. Which type should you buy?
State Tree Seedling Nurseries – A Cost-Effective Resource for Purchase of Bulk Trees
Your state forestry department may operate a special nursery that produces seedlings of trees native to your state and those appropriate for the state’s growing zones.
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Growing Organic Food with the Ruth Stout Method
The Ruth Stout method is also called the lazy gardening method. Ruth studied the natural environment and tried to find a way to improve her garden’s soil fertility by letting nature do all the work.
How to Get Kids Interested in Gardening
Tips for fostering a good mood among children once you decide to bring them out for an afternoon in the garden.
4 Tips For Indoor Winter Gardening
Winter gardening indoors is a growing trend in horticultural circles, especially among urban gardening enthusiasts who have limited space.
How to Make Leaf Mold (Leaf Mulch)
Leaf mold is the best use of fall leaves in your garden or lawn and it’s simple to make. Even if you’ve never gardened before, you’ll ace it.
How To Grow Your Own Organic Celery
Celery has a reputation as one of the most daunting vegetables to grow. However, once you understand what kind of conditions celery likes, it’s an enjoyable crop to grow in the backyard garden.
3 Organic Methods to Keep Insects Away From Your Crops
Before you introduce harsh chemical insecticides into your soil and into your food chain, consider effective organic methods to keep insects away from your crops and keep your soil and plants healthy.
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